Annada Shankar Ray

writer, poet, essayist (1905-2002)
Person human Q369952
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Annada Shankar Ray

Summary

Annada Shankar Ray is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dhenkanal State[2]. He was born on May 15, 1905[3]. He passed away in Kolkata[4]. He died on October 28, 2002[5]. He worked as a poet[6], writer[7], and magistrate[8].

Key Facts

  • Annada Shankar Ray was born in Dhenkanal State[2].
  • Annada Shankar Ray died in Kolkata[4].
  • Annada Shankar Ray was born on May 15, 1905[3].
  • Annada Shankar Ray died on October 28, 2002[5].
  • Annada Shankar Ray held citizenship in India[9].
  • Annada Shankar Ray held citizenship in British Raj[10].
  • Annada Shankar Ray held citizenship in Dominion of India[11].
  • Bangla was Annada Shankar Ray's native language[12].
  • Annada Shankar Ray worked as a poet[6].
  • Annada Shankar Ray's professions included writer[7].
  • Annada Shankar Ray worked as a magistrate[8].
  • Annada Shankar Ray was employed by Indian Civil Service[13].
  • Annada Shankar Ray was educated at Ravenshaw University[14].
  • Annada Shankar Ray was educated at Patna University[15].
  • Annada Shankar Ray's education included a stint at University College London[16].
  • Annada Shankar Ray's education included a stint at King's College[17].
  • Annada Shankar Ray's education included a stint at London School of Economics and Political Science[18].
  • Annada Shankar Ray was educated at Patna College[19].
  • Annada Shankar Ray received the Sahitya Akademi Award[20].
  • Annada Shankar Ray received the Padma Bhushan[21].
  • Annada Shankar Ray received the Ananda Puraskar[22].
  • Annada Shankar Ray received the Ananda Puraskar[23].
  • Annada Shankar Ray received the Rabindra Puraskar[24].
  • Annada Shankar Ray is recorded as male[25].
  • Annada Shankar Ray's instance of is recorded as human[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Dhenkanal State[2], Annada Shankar Ray… he was born on May 15, 1905[3]. Bangla was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at Ravenshaw University[14], a university[27], in India[28], founded in 1868[29]; Patna University[15], a state public university[30], in India[31], founded in 1917[32]; University College London[16], a university college[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1826[35], headquartered in UCL Main Building[36]; King's College[17], a college of the University of Cambridge[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1441[39], headquartered in Cambridge[40]; London School of Economics and Political Science[18], a public research university[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1895[43], headquartered in London[44]; and Patna College[19], a college[45], in India[46], founded in 1863[47].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], and magistrate[8]. Annada Shankar Ray was employed by Indian Civil Service[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Sahitya Akademi Award[20], a literary award[48], in India[49]; Padma Bhushan[21], a civil decoration[50], in India[51], founded in 1954[52]; Ananda Puraskar[22], a literary award[53], in India[54]; and Rabindra Puraskar[24], a literary award[55], in India[56].

Death and Burial

Annada Shankar Ray died on October 28, 2002[5]. He died in Kolkata[4].

FAQs

Where was Annada Shankar Ray born?

Annada Shankar Ray's place of birth was Dhenkanal State[2].

Where did Annada Shankar Ray die?

Annada Shankar Ray died in Kolkata[4].

What did Annada Shankar Ray do for work?

Annada Shankar Ray worked as poet[6], writer[7], and magistrate[8].

Where did Annada Shankar Ray go to school?

Annada Shankar Ray was educated at Ravenshaw University[14], Patna University[15], University College London[16], and King's College[17].

What awards did Annada Shankar Ray receive?

Honors received include Sahitya Akademi Award[20], Padma Bhushan[21], Ananda Puraskar[22], and Ananda Puraskar[23].

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